They attacked the Hagrites, Jetur, Naphish, and Nodab.

Recall the miraculous deeds he performed, his mighty acts and the judgments he decreed,

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the Lord made the heavens.

When all the residents of Jabesh Gilead heard about everything the Philistines had done to Saul,

Such were the exploits of Benaiah son of Jehoiada, who gained fame along with the three elite warriors.

The whole assembly agreed to do this, for the proposal seemed right to all the people.

David did just as God commanded him, and they struck down the Philistine army from Gibeon to Gezer.

David constructed buildings in the City of David; he then prepared a place for the ark of God and pitched a tent for it.

Nathan said to David, “You should do whatever you have in mind, for God is with you.”

David reigned over all Israel; he guaranteed justice for all his people.

Be strong! Let’s fight bravely for the sake of our people and the cities of our God! The Lord will do what he decides is best!”

Now the Lord’s tabernacle (which Moses had made in the wilderness) and the altar for burnt sacrifices were at that time at the worship center in Gibeon.

You also have available many workers, including stonecutters, masons, carpenters, and an innumerable array of workers who are skilled

in using gold, silver, bronze, and iron. Get up and begin the work! May the Lord be with you!”

4,000 are to be gatekeepers; and 4,000 are to praise the Lord with the instruments I supplied for worship.”

Ezri son of Kelub was in charge of the field workers who farmed the land.

I will establish his kingdom permanently, if he remains committed to obeying my commands and regulations, as you are doing this day.’

Realize now that the Lord has chosen you to build a temple as his sanctuary. Be strong and do it!”

and said, “God forbid that I should do this! Should I drink the blood of these men who risked their lives?” Because they risked their lives to bring it to him, he refused to drink it. Such were the exploits of the three elite warriors.

David said, “I will express my loyalty to Hanun son of Nahash, for his father was loyal to me.” So David sent messengers to express his sympathy over his father’s death. When David’s servants entered Ammonite territory to visit Hanun and express the king’s sympathy,